Phymatarum borneense Plant Care
Phymatarum borneense M.Hotta
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Phymatarum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. It contains only one known species, Phymatarum borneense, native to Brunei and Sarawak on the Island of Borneo.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect to low light
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Phymatarum borneense?
Water Phymatarum borneense every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to low light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Phymatarum borneense?
Phymatarum borneense (Phymatarum borneense) belongs to the Araceae family within the Phymatarum genus. Phymatarum borneense is native to Brunei and Sarawak on the Island of Borneo.
Phymatarum borneense displays a clumping, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Phymatarum borneense produces small, inconspicuous flowers surrounded by a spadix.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Phymatarum borneense?
Phymatarum borneense requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Phymatarum borneense Need?
Phymatarum borneense thrives in bright indirect to low light. Avoid placing Phymatarum borneense in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to low light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Phymatarum borneense Prefer?
Phymatarum borneense grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Phymatarum borneense prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Phymatarum borneense?
Rich, well-draining potting mix with added perlite and peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Phymatarum borneense to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Phymatarum borneense?
Feed Phymatarum borneense every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Phymatarum borneense?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Phymatarum borneense?
Phymatarum borneense can be propagated through division of offsets, air layering.
Is the Phymatarum borneense Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Phymatarum borneense, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
Mildly toxic to pets.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Phymatarum borneense?
Phymatarum borneense is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Phymatarum borneense Need?
Phymatarum borneense grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Phymatarum borneense is native to Brunei and Sarawak on the Island of Borneo. In cooler regions, grow Phymatarum borneense as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Phymatarum borneense is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Phymatarum genus — compare its care with other Phymatarum species on PlantoScan.
Phymatarum is part of the Araceae plant family — browse all Araceae genera and species.
Phymatarum borneense copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Phymatarum borneense M.Hotta, family Araceae (first published in Mem. Coll. Sci. Kyoto Imp. Univ., Ser. B, Biol. 32(1): 29 (1965)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Phymatarum borneense, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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